Midcentury Danish Rosewood Desk from AP Mobler, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Rosewood desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six
Rosewood
vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 1960s J. Svenstrup Danish period 1960s design J. Svenstrup AP Denmark
Teak
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H 29.5 in W 53 in D 28 in
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Small Executive Desk by J. Svenstrup 1960s 'v'
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Denmark sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s by J. Svenstrup Mobler. This desk is slightly smaller
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Svenstrup Desk
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk. Designed by J. Svenstrup for
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Svenstrup J for AP Mobler Teak Executive Desk
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a super cool Danish modern teak desk by Svenstrup J for AP Mobler. This desk has one
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Svenstrup J for AP Mobler Teak Executive Desk
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a super cool Danish modern teak desk by Svenstrup J for AP Mobler. This desk has one
Teak
Desk in Rosewood by a.P. Møbler, Svenstrup J., from the 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood by A.P. Møbler, Svenstrup J., from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage
Rosewood
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H 29.5 in W 53 in D 28 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Small Executive Desk by J. Svenstrup 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen, Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Denmark sometime in the late 1950's or early 1960's by J. Svenstrup Mobler. This desk is slightly smaller
Rosewood
J. Svenstrup Executive Desk
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler Denmark in teak, featuring six drawers to
Teak
Midcentury Desk by J Svenstrup
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury desk in rosewood by J Svenstrup A good quality Danish produced desk from the early
Wood, Rosewood
Rosewood Desk by J Svenstrup, circa 1960
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Rosewood desk by J Svenstrup, circa 1960. Danish produced rosewood desk designed by J Svenstrup
Rosewood, Wood
Teak Desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Teak desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six drawers
Teak
Mid-20th Century J. Svenstrup Executive Desk in Teak, Denmark
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk in teak by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler Denmark, featuring six drawers as
Teak
J. Svenstrup Desk Teak Vintage, 1960-1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Astonishing desk from the 1960s-1970s, designed by Danish designer J. Svenstrup. The furniture is
Teak
Teak Desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Teak desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six drawers
Teak
Teak Desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler 1960s Denmark
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Teak desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six drawers
Teak
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H 50.5 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
J Svenstrup Designed Mid-Century Modern Teak Silver Cabinet, circa 1960
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in BOSTON, MA
J. Svenstrup designed and manufactored by AP Mobler this Mid-Century Modern teak silver cabinet
Teak
J. Svenstrup Writing Desk Retro Teak Classic Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
designer J.Svenstrup. Finished with teak veneer. Practical front with six drawers, a bookshelf, and a bar
Teak
Mid-Century Desk by J Svenstrup, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Mid-Century desk by J Svenstrup, circa 1960. A good quality Mid-Century, desk by Svenstrup
Rosewood, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 21.5 in D 27.75 in
Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Writing Desk by J. Svenstrup for AP Mobler
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in San Marcos, CA
by J. Svenstrup and manufactured by Andreas Pedersen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. This stunning desk
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Design in Danish Rosewood Desk by J Svenstrup
Located in London, GB
Danish Rosewood desk is designed by J Svenstrup for AP Mobler. The desk front has three drawers either
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H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s, Designer J. Svenstrup, Producer AP Mobler
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
by the Danish design icon J. Svenstrup. The structure and top are covered with teak veneer. The
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 51.5 in L 28.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk by J. Svenstrup for AP Moble
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern executive desk in teak wood designed in the 1960s by J
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Danish J Svenstrup Large Pedestal Teak Writing Desk, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish double pedestal teak writing desk designed by J Svenstrup for AP Mobler, this
Teak
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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.22 in
Handsome Executive Desk by J. Svenstrup in Teak, Danish, Mid Century
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk with six drawers at the front and three open compartments to the rear for extra storage. This desk displays the classic, simple and sophisticated aesthetic ...
Teak
Mid 20th Century, Handsome Executive Danish Desk
Located in Bristol, GB
A handsome executive desk in teak by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler Denmark, featuring six drawers as
Teak
Teak Desk by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Teak desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six drawers
Teak
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.